The specialist maintains his previous statements, but admits that stronger measures are required to prevent their spread.
Wang Guangfa, a breathing specialist at Peking University, said the new coronavirus could be controlled, and shortly after visiting the epicenter of the outbreak, he contracted the disease. The expert believes he became infected through his eyes, local media report.
Recently, Wang visited Wuhan City and had contact with some patients. At that time, he claimed that the virus was “preventable and controllable” but later he confirmed that he had been infected and considered that the lack of eye protection was probably the cause.
“At that time we were very vigilant and we wore masks […] but suddenly I realized that we were not using goggles“commented the specialist.
For his part, Li Lanjuan, a member of the high-level panel of experts from the National Health Commission of China who visited Wuhan over the weekend, said doctors needed protective glasses because they had direct contact with patients, but that citizens I should only wear masks.
Despite the circumstances, Wang maintains his previous statements, but admits that it requires stronger measures To prevent its spread.
He also said that the speed of virus spread is still unknown, but “it is still avoidable and controllable, although society will have to pay a price for that.”
Finally, the expert confirmed through social networks that he is recovering and that the fever was disappearing.
